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September 9, 2020 City Council Meeting

September 9, 2020 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved numerous items, including the adoption of updated flood damage prevention regulations and a rezoning application. Key decisions involved the purchase of new police equipment, approval of a new Property Clerk position, and significant budget supplements for FY 2021. The council also authorized an agreement for COVID-19 cost recovery consulting and awarded a contract for the South Janeway Street replacement project.

Key Decisions & Votes

Proclamation: Library Card Sign-Up Month

02:00

Proclaimed September 2020 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City of Moore, encouraging citizens to sign up for a Moore Public Library card.

Adopted

Consent Docket

08:00

Approved minutes from previous meetings, accepted easements, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021.

Approved

Ordinance 953-20: Flood Damage Prevention Regulations

13:00

Adopted the most current FEMA flood insurance rate maps, effective January 15, 2021, updating the city's flood damage prevention regulations.

Adopted

Rezoning Application RZ-997

15:00

Approved rezoning property north of SE 4th Street and east of Turner Avenue from suburban agriculture to C3 general commercial district for future commercial uses.

Approved

Appoint Attorney for City Employees

18:00

Appointed an attorney to represent city employees Jerry Stillings and Todd Strickland in a civil case, determining they acted in good faith and in the course of employment.

Approved

Purchase of In-Car Video Systems

19:00

Authorized the purchase of six in-car video systems for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors from WatchGuard.

Approved

Purchase of Mobile Patrol Radios

20:00

Authorized the purchase of six mobile patrol radios from Motorola Solutions Incorporated for the new police interceptors.

Approved

Purchase of Police Vehicle Parts

21:00

Authorized the purchase of interior and exterior parts for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors from Dana Safety Supply.

Approved

Trade Contract for Firearms

23:00

Approved a trade contract with H Shooting Sports for the removal of 139 unclaimed firearms in exchange for 23 fully outfitted police rifles.

Approved

New Job Description: Property Clerk

26:00

Approved a new job description for a non-commissioned Property Clerk position in the Police Department and its placement in pay grade 109.

Approved

Purchase of Hard Drives for Body Camera Storage

28:00

Authorized the purchase of hard drives and enclosures for police body camera evidence storage from the Davenport Group.

Approved

Budget Supplements for FY 2021

30:00

Approved budget supplements to roll fiscal year 2020 purchase orders still open at year-end into the new fiscal year 2021.

Approved

Resolution 967-20: ACOG Weighted Voting Amendment

32:00

Adopted a resolution approving the June 28, 2018, weighted voting amendment to the agreement creating the 911 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, shifting voting basis from landlines to population.

Adopted

Agreement with Witt O'Brien LLC (COVID-19 Consulting)

34:00

Approved an agreement with Witt O'Brien LLC for consulting and staff augmentation services related to COVID-19 cost recovery and emergency management advisory services, not to exceed $150,000.

Approved

Award Bid: South Janeway Street Replacement

36:00

Awarded bid number 2020-01 for construction services for the South Janeway Street replacement project to All Roads Paving Incorporated.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

38:00

Approved minutes, an amendment to a contract, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Consent Docket

39:00

Accepted minutes and approved claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

Approved

Executive Session

43:00

Discussed pending litigation cases and authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary actions.

Proceeded as directed

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures FY 2019-2020 (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2019-2020.

$248,710.30

Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021 (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.

$2,412,496.29

Six In-Car Video Systems

Purchase for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors.

$34,890

Six Mobile Patrol Radios

Purchase for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors.

$21,331.50

Interior and Exterior Police Vehicle Parts

Purchase for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors, including cages, consoles, and rifle racks.

$2,584.24

Hard Drives and Enclosures for Body Camera Storage

Purchase for police body camera evidence storage.

$24,514

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Risk Management

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$1,425

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Street Bond Improvements

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$1,341,950.77

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Moore Public Works Authority

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$506,315.53

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - General Fund

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$298,279.80

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Special Revenue Fund

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$714,163.22

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Half Cent Sales Tax Public Safety Equipment Residential Streets

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$565,659.29

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - Quarter Cent Parks Fire Station

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$113,474.56

Budget Supplements FY 2021 - CDBG DR Grant

Carryover of prior year purchase orders.

$2,156,293.45

Agreement with Witt O'Brien LLC

Consulting services for COVID-19 cost recovery, reimbursable under the CARES Act.

$150,000

South Janeway Street Replacement Construction Services

Awarded bid for reconstruction of South Janeway Avenue, funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Fund.

$418,127.26

Claims and Expenditures FY 2019-2020 (MPWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$402,995.10

Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021 (MPWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$1,052,963.32

Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021 (MRM)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

$146,198.28

Pharmacy Benefits Manager Rebates

First round of rebates received after changing pharmacy benefits manager, helping keep plan costs low for employees.

$397,000

Millage Rate Decrease

The city's millage rate will decrease from 16.53 to 15.49, maintaining a pledge not to exceed 16.5.

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Future bond funds issuance (expected December timeframe)
  • ACOG meetings (last Thursday of the month)

Announcements

  • September 2020 was proclaimed as Library Card Sign-Up Month in the City of Moore.
  • Council members recommended books: 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch, 'A Time to Kill' by John Grisham, 'Boomtown' by Sam Anderson, and 'The 5 Love Languages' by Gary Chapman.
  • The Moore Police Department announced via Facebook that unmarked units would be working school zones.
  • The city received approximately $397,000 in rebates from its pharmacy benefits manager.
  • The city's millage rate is set to decrease from 16.53 to 15.49 for the upcoming year.

Agenda Summary

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, Proclamation

Standard opening procedures and the reading of a proclamation.

Information Only

2. Consent Docket

Approval of minutes, addendums, easements, and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Approved

3. Consider approval Ordinance Number 953-20

Amending flood damage prevention regulations by adopting FEMA flood insurance rate maps effective January 15, 2021.

Approved

4. Consider rezoning application number RZ-997

Rezoning property north of SE 4th Street and east of Turner Avenue from suburban agriculture to C3 general commercial district.

Approved

5. Discuss and if deemed appropriate appoint an attorney to represent city employee Jerry Stillings and Todd Strickland

Appointment of legal counsel for city employees in a civil case.

Approved

6. Considering authorizing the purchase of six in-car video systems

Purchase of video systems for new police interceptors from WatchGuard.

Approved

7. Consider authorizing the purchase of six mobile patrol radios

Purchase of mobile radios for new police interceptors from Motorola Solutions Incorporated.

Approved

8. Consider the purchase of interior and exterior parts for new Ford Explorer SUV police interceptors

Purchase of equipment such as cages, consoles, and rifle racks for police vehicles.

Approved

9. Consider approval of the trade contract with H Shooting Sports

Trade of 139 unclaimed firearms for 23 police rifles.

Approved

10. Consider approval of a new job description for Property Clerk in the Police Department

Approval of a new non-commissioned position and its placement in the city's salary table.

Approved

11. Consider authorizing the purchase of hard drives and hard drive enclosures for police body camera evidence storage

Purchase of additional storage for body camera data.

Approved

12. Consider approval of budget supplements for FY 2021 for prior year purchases order carryovers

Approval to roll over open purchase orders from FY 2020 into FY 2021 for various funds.

Approved

13. Consider adopting Resolution Number 967-20

Approving the weighted voting amendment to the agreement creating the 911 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG).

Approved

14. Considering if deemed appropriate to prove an agreement with Witt O'Brien LLC

Agreement for consulting and staff augmentation services for COVID-19 cost recovery and emergency management advisory services.

Approved

15. Consider awarding bit number 2020-01 for construction services for South Janeway Street replacement

Awarding the contract for the reconstruction of South Janeway Avenue to All Roads Paving Incorporated.

Approved

16. Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Approval of minutes, contract amendment, and ratification of claims and expenditures for the MPWA.

Approved

17. Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

Acceptance of minutes and approval of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

Approved

18. New Business

Opportunity for public comments, council/trustee items, and city manager updates.

Information Only

19. Executive Session

Discussion of pending litigation cases as permitted by Oklahoma statutes.

Proceeded as directed

20. Adjourned

Formal conclusion of the meeting.

No Action